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Rackmount and remote control the Xserve G5

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Description

I have the Xserve G5 rackmount parts, and I've installed the outer shell in my rack, but now I need to actually put the G5 into my rack, and figure out how to remote control it.

I have VGA and USB, and IP KVMs with the same connectors... I also have the cable management arm, and a long Apple power cable. I'll need to make a custom length Ethernet cable to plug it into my 2.5G rackmount switch.

So, some things to do:

- [x] Physically mount the server in the enclosure in the rack
- [x] Route power and Ethernet cables to the G5
- [ ] Figure out remote control (IP KVM? Which one?)
- [ ] Find a good way to jack in, while in the rack room too, maybe

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No repository files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by comparing the available IP KVM options and ways to connect locally in the rack room; done means remote control and a practical local access method have been selected and documented for the Xserve G5.

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Assessment

Domain
infrastructure
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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